Ingredients and Weight:
- 8 green peppers
- 1 pound (454g) ground meat (beef or pork)
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup chopped fresh tomato (for topping)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for cooking)
Preparation Time:
- Total: 1 hour 30 minutes (including cooking time)
- Preparation: 45 minutes
- Cooking: 45 minutes
Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Clean and hollow out the green peppers, removing the seeds.
- In a bowl, mix the ground meat, cooked rice, chopped onion, egg, salt, and pepper together until well combined.
- Fill the green peppers with the meat mixture.
- Place the stuffed peppers in an oven-safe dish and add a little water to the bottom of the dish.
- Bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove from oven and top each pepper with chopped tomato.
- Drizzle with olive oil and serve immediately.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: Depending on the ingredients used, the calories will vary. A general estimate would be around 300-400 calories per serving.
- Protein: From the meat and eggs.
- Fat: From the meat, egg, and olive oil.
- Carbohydrates: From the rice and peppers.
- Fiber: From the peppers and rice.
Dish Characteristics:
- A classic American-style dish that combines the flavors of meat and vegetables.
- The green peppers provide a crunchy contrast to the soft, hearty meat filling.
- A great dish for meat lovers who also appreciate vegetable flavors.
User Comments:
- "Love the combination of flavors! The peppers were perfectly cooked and the filling was delicious."
- "A great dish for a family meal. My kids loved it too."
- "The addition of tomato and olive oil at the end gave it a great flavor."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Make sure to bake the peppers until they are tender but still have a crunchy exterior.
- Adjust the seasoning according to your taste.
- You can use different types of meat depending on your preference (e.g., chicken, turkey, or beef).
- If you want to add more vegetables, you can mix in some chopped bell peppers or mushrooms into the meat mixture.
